awe

[aw] / ɔ /

NOUN

amazement

Synonyms

STRONGEST

admiration apprehension astonishment consternation dread esteem horror reverence shock terror wonder wonderment

STRONG

fear fright regard respect stupefaction veneration worship

Antonyms

STRONGEST

disregard expectation happiness

STRONG

disrespect fearlessness

WEAK

calmness coolness familiarity intimacy steadiness

VERB

amaze

Synonyms

STRONGEST

alarm astonish daunt dazzle flabbergast frighten horrify impress intimidate scare startle stun stupefy terrify

STRONG

cow grandstand overawe showboat strike

WEAK

blow away knock socks off

Antonyms

STRONGEST

assist bore calm comfort delight embolden encourage expect gladden help please reassure soothe

Example Sentences

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Among ex-cricketers, the reaction veered between awe and disbelief.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

I watched in awe as melted cheese oozed out from inside, forming a delicious crust along the edges of my cooked omelette.

From Salon • Mar. 21, 2026

We are very curious and full of awe about what we are encountering.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 16, 2026

It’s no longer shock and awe but rock and withdraw.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 8, 2026

“These sew anything. Even appendages,” said Thorn in awe.

From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega